Think Hard

By Danielle LaSusa & José Muñiz

Philosophy is sometimes seen as impractical and impenetrable, but on Think Hard, two trained philosophers have accessible and lively conversations about contemporary culture, politics, and society. Ea... more

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The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

Think Hard episodes:

January 09, 2019 #42: I’m Not Sure What I Think
It’s our annual Year in Review show, and we welcome our audio editor and
engineer, Dan Short, as our special guest. José, Danielle, and Dan reflect
on how Think Hard has grown in the last year, what we’ve learned, and what
our favorite episodes are. We also discuss some goals for the future of
Think Hard in the year to come. (Spoiler: We want to connect more with you,
our listeners!)
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December 26, 2018 #41: Re-cognizing Gratitude
During this holiday season, Danielle and José explore why cultivating
gratitude may lead to increased well being, happiness, and richness of
meaning. They suggest that gratitude is an achieved mental state that
involves a re-cognition of our lives into a narrative of growth and
positivity.
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December 12, 2018 #40: The Handmaid’s Fail?
José thinks all television shows are bad because they share in two fatal
flaws: the problem of overlapping narrative arcs and the limitation of
outsider influence. After going back-and-forth, Danielle argues that newer
television shows successfully manage these limitations, and José agrees to
watch suggested shows and report back in a future episode.
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November 28, 2018 #39: God's Hot Burrito
Danielle and José circle back to their conversation about the existence of
God that they first had in episode #12: Is it Morally Wrong to Believe in
God? This time, they debate not only the morality of the belief, but get
right to the heart of the question: Does God exist? José is a theist and
Danielle an atheist, so the conversation is rather lively!
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November 28, 2018 #12: Is it Morally Wrong to Believe in God?
Danielle is an atheist and José is a theist, but he feels bad about
believing in something for which he does not have evidence. Given all of
the warfare and destruction in the name of God, is it morally wrong to hold
this belief without sufficient evidence? José outlines an argument by
William James, which attempts to justify belief in God as a special and
specific kind of belief that one can hold by pure will. Is it enough to
convince Danielle?
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November 14, 2018 #38: Does the truth matter? Did it ever?
Danielle and José wonder if the truth matters. Why do we (including your
hosts!) often believe things in the face of contrary evidence? What
separates us from those who endanger themselves (and the world) by
refusing to acknowledge the truth, and acting out of what they want to be
true. After considering how enmeshed our beliefs, desires, and wills are,
they turn to some practical solutions for saving ourselves (and the world)
from this danger.
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October 31, 2018 #37: Vision Bored
Danielle and José assess whether or not the Law of Attraction is total
bullshit. After careful consideration, we’ve determined that although there
are lots of ways in which the Law of Attraction might be helpful, it also
can be politically dangerous and, at times, utter nonsense.
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October 17, 2018 #36: What is Philosophical Coaching?
In this episode, Danielle argues that philosophy makes an excellent
foundation for counseling and coaching. Not only is history of philosophy
foundational for psychology, but philosophers have skills of critical
inquiry and analysis, which they bring to a whole host of human experiences
and aspects of the human condition.
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October 03, 2018 #9: In Defense of Snobs
Are snobs just obnoxious, self-righteous jerks, or do they contribute
something of value to society? José argues that snobs are the protectors of
culture and ought to be defended. Snobs save us from the faceless demands
of a watered down marketplace and set a standard for the human experience.
Danielle is skeptical, and wonders if snobbery is an expression of classist
myopia, confusing personal preferences for objective standards.
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September 21, 2018 #35: Freeloaders & Fascists
In this episode, special guest Charlie Gilkey—philosopher and founder of
Productive Flourishing and author of the forthcoming Start Finishing and
The Small Business Life Cycle—argues that all American citizens should
serve three years in the military. He claims that such an experience
engenders courage and fulfills a moral obligation of all citizens to
meaningfully participate in the national defense. Although José seems
persuaded by this idea, Danielle is not so sure.
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FAQs about Think Hard:

How many episodes does Think Hard have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.